The ToughArmor MB411SPO-2B is a 2.5" SSD/HDD hot-swap SATA mobile rack designed to fit into a 9.5mm height optical drive bay. Ideal for use in ultra-slim CD/DVD-ROM bays, it offers easy access and convenient hot-swapping capabilities.
Optional Certifications Available for ToughArmor MB411SPO-2B | |
TAA | Trade Agreements Act Compliance |
UL | Safety Standard Certification |
UL94 | Flammability of Plastic Materials |
FCC | Federal Communications Commission Compliance |
Wide Temperature | MIL-STD-810H - Method 501.7 & 502.7 |
• | Exact same form factor of an ultra slim optical drive |
• | Fits 1 x 5mm to 7mm height 2.5" SATA HDD / SSD in a 9.5mm ultra slim ODD bay |
• | Supports transfer speed up to 6Gbps |
• | The receiving SATA connector rated for up to 10,000 drive insertions |
• | Removable EZ Slide Slim drive tray for easy maintenance |
• | Heavy duty full metal construction design - perfect for enterprise applications |
• | Multi-Flow Technology provides excellent passive cooling |
• | Anti-Vibration Technology creates a safe environment for hard drives or SSDs |
• | Active Power Technology (APT) powers up individual LED if only there is a drive installed in the drive bay |
• | EMI Grounding protects hard drives from electrical damage |
• | Ideal 2.5" drive mobile rack for systems with ultra-slim ODD bay, including Rackmount PCs, IPCs, Workstations, All-In-One Computer, Desktop PCs, Embedded Control Systems, and Factory Automation Systems |
• | Limited 5 years warranty to complement the typical warranty of a hard drive |
Model Number: | MB411SPO-2B |
Color: | Black |
Support Drive Size: | 1 x 2.5" SSD / HDD |
Compatible Drive Type: | SATA |
Number of Drives: | 1 |
Max Drive Height: | 7mm |
Drive Bay: | 1 x external ultra slim ODD bay |
Host Interface: | 1 x slimline SATA 7pin |
Power Input: | Slimline SATA 6pin |
Transfer Rate: | Up to 6Gbps (depending on hard drive speed) |
Support HDD Capacity: | No limitation |
Drive Cooling: | Metal heat dispersion with passive cooling |
Structure / Material: | Metal with partial plastic |
Support Hot-Swap: | Yes |
Product Dimension (L x W x H): | 129.4 x 127.8 x 9.5mm |
Product Net Weight: | 151g |
Package Net Weight: | 195.3g |
Drive Activity LED Indication: | Drive power: solid green; HDD access: flashing green |
Package Contents: | 1x device, 1x user manual, 12x screw |
SATA Connector Insertion Rate: | 10,000 |
Humidity: | 5%~65% RH |
Opertating Temperature: | 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) |
Storage Temperature: | -35°C to 70°C (-31°F to 158°F) |
Compliance: | CE, RoHS, REACH |
Warranty: | 5 years limited warranty |
Q: I'm connecting SATA SSD to the MB411SPO-2B, but the drives did not show up in my system. However, when I connect the SSD directly to the motherboard/add-on card, I can access the SSD without a problem.
A: It may be the SATA signal decreasing when connecting multiple bridges at the same time and causing the issue. Using a higher quality or shorter cable may solve this problem. However, if the problem occurs after replacing the cable, it may be the SSD/HDD you are using requires 12V power, which is not supported by MB411SPO-2B. The MB411SPO-2B is using the Slimline SATA power that does not carry the 12V power. Therefore, please avoid choosing the SSD/HDD that requires 12V power.
Please see the list below for the SATA drive that using the 12V power.
Seagate | Nytro 1351 | XA3840LE10063 / XA1920LE10063 / XA960LE10063 / XA1920LE10083 / XA960LE10083 / XA1920LE10103 / XA960LE10103 |
Nytro 1551 | XA384ME10063 / XA1920ME10063 / XA960ME10063 / XA1920ME10083 / XA960ME10083 / XA1920ME10103 / XA960ME10103 | |
IronWolf 110 | ZA3840NM10001 / ZA1920NM10001 / ZA960NM10001 |
Note: The MB411SPO-2B does not support SAS HDD/SSD, which also requires 12V power to be operated.
Q: Which laptops are incompatible?
A: Due to specific features of laptop design, there are certain models of laptops that are not compatible with the MB411 and MB511 series. One stems from the physical form factor and the other stems from the pinout design of the optical drive bay connector. Regarding the pinout design, there are 4 different pinout design currently in use, referred as A, B, C, D modes. The MB411 and MB511 series uses the C mode of pinout.
As of now, this is the known list of incompatible laptops:
All Lenovo models, Dell M4800, M4801, M6800, HP M7
Not being on the list of incompatible laptops does not guarantee functionality of the MB411 and MB511 series in the laptop. It is best to contact the manufacturer of the laptop to determine optical drive bay pinout design.